Guided+Discussion+Instructions


 * TSL 690 Guided Discussion Instructions **

You will be leading a 30 minute discussion or activity on a hot topic/issue relevant to TESOL education. The discussion will take place in class, according to the schedule we will create and post on the class wiki. The discussion will be led as if you were giving a professional development session for your district, or at a professional conference.
 * Choose a topic from the text, //The New Teacher Book,// that you would like to explore a bit more in depth. Your topic should be relevant to the week's assigned reading.
 * Your presentation should be approximately 30 minutes. If you work with a partner, you can either work in tandem or divide the time and subject matter into sections.
 * You may use whatever modes you wish to explore your topic. For example, you can use a powerpoint, video clip, article, or any other method of presentation. Be creative! Your goal is be provocative and to get the members of our class thinking about current issues in education.
 * You should prepare a handout, organizer, lesson plan, tip sheet or other support document for members of the class to add to their "ESOL Teacher's Tool Kit." Please provide one for each member of the class.
 * Prepare 3-5 thought-provoking questions with which to lead the discussion.
 * Your topic and reading material should be something that will benefit professional educators, and teach the group something new.
 * Participation from all class members is expected during discussions.
 * You will be evaluated by use of a rubric.


 * **Date** || **Chapter** || **Presenter(s)** ||
 * **9/27** || **Chapter1:**
 * Getting Off to a Good Start** || **1. Erint Corbett**
 * 2.Sandra Moody** ||
 * **10/4** || **Chapter 2:**
 * Creating Classroom Community** || **1.Bernet Parkins**
 * 2.Meredith Orgar** ||
 * **10/11** || **Chapter 3:**
 * Curriculum, Standards & Testing** || **1.Janelle Engle**
 * 2.Sarah Walters** ||
 * **10/18** || **Chapter 4:**
 * Discipline: Rescuing Remains of the Day When Class Doesn't Go as Planned** || **1.Karen Chona**
 * 2.Antonia Anthony** ||
 * **10/25** || **Chapter 5:**
 * Making Change in the World Beyond the Classroom** || **1.Amanda Dunn**
 * 2.Mark Dipaola** ||